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| 23 May 2019 |
Assessing the economic implication of energy reform in the Arab countries : the case of Tunisia |
This study results show that reducing energy subsidy generates a fiscal space for the Tunisian economy. In the first bunch of simulations we supposed that this ‘saved’ amounts are totally directed to the reduction of fiscal deficit. This policy enhances the fiscal sustainability and reduces indebtment but have a negative impact on growth and job creation. The microsimulation approach shows that, after considering all taxes and direct cash transfers and indirect subsidies, the rate of poverty decreases from disposable income to consumable income. |
| 30 June 2016 |
Statistical Abstract Bulletin of the ESCWA Region, No. 31 |
The Abstract presents socioeconomic data from the region at the macro-level, covering many topics. The figures were drawn from national and international sources. |
| 5 December 2014 |
Strengthening Dialogue between ESCWA and ESCAP Countries on International Migration and Development |
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| 20 April 2017 |
Expert Meeting Strategy Plan For National Center for Research & Development at the Higher Council for Science & Technology - Jordan |
This meeting is to highlight the proposed Strategy Plan prepared for the National Center for Research and Development (NCRD) at the Higher Council for Science & Technology in Jordan, based on approved Advisory Service by ESCWA technology Centre and positioning in light of contemporary national relevant strategies, and solicits feedback from all related stakeholders |
| 12 November 2014 |
Social Water Studies in MENA Region |
ESCWA Regional Advisor on Environment and Water Ralf Klingbeil participated in the conference on “Social Water Studies in the MENA Region” on September 27th and 28th 2014 at the German Jordanian University (GJU) in Madaba, Jordan. ESCWA contributed to the conference through a panel discussion, a presentation, as well as supporting participating scientists from Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia. |
| 11 December 2014 |
New Partnership Joins ESCWA with Italy |
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| 1 December 2017 |
Food Secure Arab World: A Road Map for Policy and Research |
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) organized a conference entitled “Food Secure Arab World: A Road Map for Policy and Research,” in collaboration with the American University of Beirut, the University of Cairo, the Economic Research Forum, the Hassan II Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine in Rabat, and the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas. The conference took place on 6 and 7 February 2012, in Beirut. |
| 5 December 2014 |
National Workshop on Environment Statistics |
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| 5 December 2014 |
Inter-agency and Expert Group Meeting on Gender and the Millennium Development Goals in the Arab Region |
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| 17 November 2017 |
Conference on women’s legal and political gains: Reflections on the Moroccan experience and possibilities for change in Lebanon |
The ESCWA Centre for Women, in partnership with Bahithat, is holding a “Conference on women’s legal and political gains: Reflections on the Moroccan experience and possibilities for change in Lebanon”, at the American University in Beirut (College Hall), on 23-24 November 2017. |